Question 1

A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  appellate
B)  limited trial court
C)  general
D)  none of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A deposition:

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A)  is the testimony of a witness taken under oath.
B)  is conducted outside of the courtroom.
C)  can be used to impeach a witness.
D)  all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The federal court system consists of three levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for a federal ombudsman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Generally, the prevailing party in a lawsuit will be awarded the costs of the action, including witness fees and jury fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately after the pleadings are filed.
B)  immediately after discovery is concluded.
C)  immediately after the presentation of all evidence at trial.
D)  on appeal.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

If questions of fact are involved, the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The federal court system consists of ____ level(s)  of courts.

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  fourE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

In a minitrial:

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A)  only three jurors are used.
B)  the trial addresses only portions of the case or certain issues related to the case.
C)  the decision is always fully binding on the parties.
D)  none of the above.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A summary jury trial is:

Accepted Answer

A)  binding on the parties.
B)  a mock trial.
C)  a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case.
D)  a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

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A)  Congress.
B)  the President.
C)  the Uniform State Law Commission.
D)  none of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant only
B)  plaintiff only
C)  both plaintiff and defendant
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

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Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

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A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

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A summary jury trial is:

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The federal court system consists of ____ level(s) of courts.

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If questions of fact are involved, the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

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The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

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The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for a federal ombudsman.

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A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

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The federal court system consists of three levels.

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Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

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State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

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The United States Supreme Court was created by:

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State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

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In a minitrial:

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A deposition:

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A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

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Generally, the prevailing party in a lawsuit will be awarded the costs of the action, including witness fees and jury fees.

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The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

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All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

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